COUNTY LIFE
Bowie, Nocona invite everyone to attend community dinners Thursday
If you are looking for a place to enjoy a Thanksgiving day meal or some fellowship on this day of blessings, then consider the Bowie and Nocona Community Thanksgiving Day events.
In Bowie the free dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 23 at First United Methodist Church, 1515 North Jefferson.
Anyone who would like to help serve, cook or clean-up is invited to be at the church by 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. Delivery and take-out meals will be available. Orders will be taken through noon on Nov. 22. Call the church office at 872-3384 to place an order or make a reservation to pick up a meal.
In Nocona turkey day dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veranda Inn Event Center. There is no charge.
For those who may want to reserve a meal or have one delivered, call 531-1885. Those who want to donate food or volunteer may call that same number.
Organizers say there is no reason to be alone or without a meal on this day, and they invite anyone to attend and take part in food and fellowship.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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